BART seeks public comment on extension to Livermore

On November 5, BART will
release its Draft Program Environmental Impact Report for an extension between
the Dublin/Pleasanton Station and the City of Livermore, Calif. The goal of
extending BART to Livermore is to increase mobility to, from and through the
Tri-Valley region. As added benefits, a new station in Livermore would reduce
transportation-related greenhouse gas and air pollution emissions; improve
community livability and reduce congestion on the I-580 corridor. The DPEIR
evaluates alignment options, environmental impacts and mitigation measures for
extending BART to Livermore. BART is seeking public comment on the Livermore
extension and its proposed alignments.

The alignment alternatives
under consideration are:

Greenville East Station via
I-580

Greenville East Station via
Downtown Livermore (2 Options)

Vasco Road ACE Station via
I-580/Las Positas

Vasco Road ACE Station via
Quarry/Downtown Livermore

OR: Downtown Livermore via
I-580/Portola

Downtown Livermore via
Quarry/Railroad

Isabel/I-580 via I-580

Isabel/Stanley via Quarry

The proposed stations,
whether at Greenville Road/I-580, Vasco Road ACE Station, Downtown Livermore
and Isabel Avenue/Stanley Boulevard, would provide a convenient connection to
the existing Altamont Commuter Express commuter rail service or potential High
Speed Rail alignments through Altamont Pass. An intermediate or terminus
station at Isabel Avenue/I-580 is also being considered. BART is also considering
building a maintenance yard as well as enhancing existing facilities.

BART will post the Draft
Program Environmental Impact Report on www.barttolivermore.org on November 5. The
public can find a list of commonly asked questions about the project there as
well.

The public can also submit
their comments at two public hearings scheduled to be held in Livermore.